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drafting

American  
[draf-ting, drahf-] / ˈdræf tɪŋ, ˈdrɑf- /

Etymology

Origin of drafting

First recorded in 1875–80; draft + -ing 1

Example Sentences

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The expectation is that AI agents will handle the time-consuming work: synthesizing information, drafting materials and identifying patterns.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

"But deployment and use is patchy and uneven at the moment, it's still only used for low stakes tasks, such as drafting feedback, quizzes or resource creation."

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Next, I emailed the accused op-ed authors to ask whether and how they use AI in drafting their articles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“Judicial officers have long been supported by research attorneys and law clerks who assist with summarization, legal research, analysis and drafting assistance,” said Rob Oftring Jr., the court’s chief spokesman.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

He carried two shopping bags for Tolkachev, filled with ruble notes, cameras, and special drafting pens and books for Tolkachev's son, an architecture student in Moscow.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau